Glimmers of peace between the US and Iran . Tehran announces the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after the truce in Lebanon , but warns that it will close the Strait unless the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.

Trump, for his part, retorted that the crackdown would remain in place until an agreement was reached with Tehran . "We're very close," the tycoon assured reporters aboard Air Force One, stating that the regime had agreed to suspend its nuclear program and reiterating that enriched uranium would be transported to the US.

Netanyahu and his advisers, meanwhile, stressed that they were " shocked " by Trump's post in which he claimed that Washington had forbidden Israel from bombing Lebanon , according to American media, which said Tel Aviv had asked the White House for clarification.

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Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz

A convoy of oil tankers departing from the Gulf is transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to MarineTraffic data cited by the BBC. Several vessels can be seen moving, including, according to the site, vessels designed to transport oil, liquefied petroleum gas, and chemicals.

Iran partially reopens its airspace

Iran's Civil Aviation Agency has announced the partial reopening of the country's airspace.

Trump: Without a peace agreement, the blockade of Iranian ports remains

US President Donald Trump has stated that he will maintain the US blockade of Iranian ports if a peace agreement with Tehran is not reached, adding that he may not extend the ceasefire after it expires on Wednesday. "I may not extend it, but the blockade will continue," Trump told reporters in response to a question about what he would do if no deal with Iran was reached. But "I think it will happen," he added regarding the potential peace agreement.

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